Benefits of Playing 5 a side Football

Alfie Wren, PT at Reebok Sports Club takes a look at the physiological benefits of playing 5 a side football. In 5 a side football (Wikipedia) the team comprises of 1 goalkeeper and 4 outfield players, the pitch and the goals are comparatively smaller and games’ duration is shortened. The games last anywhere between 30-60 minutes in total but you can still zero in any specific time as per your needs and time availability.

The game can serve as a great mode of workout due to the smaller space which leads to the more consumption of energy along with swift and constant changes in direction and speed while playing. You’ll certainly be burning more calories because of the high intensity and load on the muscles during the game. With all the physical challenges this game offers, you are bound to get fitter and healthier. Playing 5 a side football on regular basis will greatly improve your core strength, hand eye co-ordination, reaction times and helps you gain lean muscle.

5 a side football is indeed a fun to play game and acts as really a good daily workout at the same time. Overall it’s a sport that will get you moving and thereby resulting in a healthier you.

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